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Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake (Gluten Free)

Nov 17, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake is gluten free, grain free and sweetened with unrefined sugar. This is the perfect healthier holiday dessert!

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This recipe was almost the death of me. Truly. So... I made this recipe seven or eight times before it was perfect in every way. I almost gave up, but I couldn't because I could see the potential... I could taste the potential.

Now I can say... I have no doubts that this will be the best gingerbread loaf cake you've ever had! It's so moist, fluffy and perfectly sweet. You would also have no clue that it was made with healthier ingredients.

If you are looking for more healthy holiday desserts, check out my Healthy Pecan Pie Truffles and Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscotti!

Ingredients in this recipe

  • unsweetened applesauce
  • eggs
  • avocado oil
  • pure maple syrup
  • blackstrap molasses
  • apple cider vinegar
  • almond flour
  • tapioca flour
  • coconut flour
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • ground cloves
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • white chocolate chips (optional)
4 steps how to make healthy ginger cake recipe

How to make a homemade gingerbread loaf?

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan.
  3. Bake.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  5. Slice and enjoy!

Important Note

To measure flour correctly, spoon the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level off the top of the cup with a knife. Do not place the measuring cup into the bag and scoop. You could end up with more flour than needed.

Substitutions

  • Use regular molasses in place of blackstrap molassess. Note that your loaf will be a little lighter in color.
  • Swap out tapioca flour for arrowroot starch/flour.
  • You can use olive oil in place of avocado oil.
  • Replace maple syrup with honey, if desired.
  • You cannot substitute another flour for the almond flour or coconut flour in this recipe! As I explained above, it took me many many trials to perfect this loaf. Gluten free flours are very difficult to swap for a replacement.

Storage Instructions

Store this loaf in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for 2-3 days. You can also store the loaf in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can slice the loaf, individually wrap each piece in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag in the freezer. Simply reheat in the microwave whenever you want a warm slice!

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Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake (Gluten Free)

Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake is gluten free, grain free and sweetened with unrefined sugar. This is the perfect healthier holiday dessert!
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 8x4 loaf pan

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together, applesauce, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, molasses and apple cider vinegar.
  • Next, add in almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, baking powder and white chocolate chips. Gently mix with a rubber spatula until combined. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 8x4 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Slice and enjoy!

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Shaveen

    December 27, 2021 at 1:43 am

    Can I swap eggs with chia or flaxseed

    Reply
    • krista

      December 27, 2021 at 8:49 am

      I have not tested the recipe with either.

      Reply
  2. Rllie

    January 16, 2022 at 10:34 am

    Do you know calorie count?

    Reply
    • krista

      January 16, 2022 at 10:45 am

      I purposely do not provide nutritional information because numbers can be triggering for some. I want this to be a safe space for all. If interested, you can type the ingredients into an online calculator and find the nutritional info for any recipe.

      Reply

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